Mexico -- One Plate at a Time With Rick Bayless

Artisan Mescal

Season 9, Episode 4 of 13

Mescal is having a real renaissance, both in Mexico and in fine cocktail emporiums all over the United States. Rick takes us on a journey to see how a small Oaxacan distiller hand-crafts this fine spirit renowned for its rich, smoky complexity and brightness. As with any great artisan product, there's always a great story. With Rick around, there's always great food, from hand-pressed memelas topped with a bright avocado salsa to vinegar-infused snacks. We learn to sip mescal with fresh oranges and sal de gusano - chile-spiked salt. At home, Rick guides us through a mescal tasting and a host of snacks for a do-it-yourself mescal cocktail party.

Previously Aired

Day
Time
Channel
6/9/2013
3 p.m.
6/12/2013
11 a.m.
6/12/2013
6 p.m.
6/13/2013
2 a.m.
2/2/2014
12:30 p.m.
2/4/2014
11 a.m.
2/4/2014
6 p.m.
2/5/2014
2 a.m.
3/25/2014
11 a.m.
3/25/2014
6 p.m.
3/26/2014
2 a.m.
9/12/2014
12:30 p.m.
9/16/2016
10 a.m.
9/16/2016
5 p.m.
9/17/2016
1 a.m.
9/17/2016
5:30 p.m.
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